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Rare Antique Musical Cigar Box
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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£1,175
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

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Rare Antique Musical Cigar Box

19th century
Description

A rare Victorian Musical Cigar box with Amboyna Veneers top the top and sides which are inlaid with Tulipwood Crossbanding and fine line inlay to the doors and canted corners, the bronze handle to the top twists and releases the doors and also activates the musical box which is located inside the base when the doors are closed the music stops. The interior is fitted out with finely cast gilded apertures & pockets for the storage of twenty cigars in total.

English circa 1880

29.5cm tall x 17.5cm wide x 17.5cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Declaration

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Antique Musical Cigar Carousel to the 19th Century.

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SA1211985
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Description
A rare Victorian Musical Cigar box with Amboyna Veneers top the top and sides which are inlaid with Tulipwood Crossbanding and fine line inlay to the doors and canted corners, the bronze handle to the top twists and releases the doors and also activates the musical box which is located inside the base when the doors are closed the music stops.
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The interior is fitted out with finely cast gilded apertures & pockets for the storage of twenty cigars in total.
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

English circa 1880

29.5cm tall x 17.5cm wide x 17.5cm deep

Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this Antique Musical Cigar Carousel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211985
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andrew Lovatt Antiques Profile Page

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet.
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Archive I An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet.

Rare Antique Musical Cigar Box

Archive II An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View II
Archive III An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View III
Archive IV An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View IV
Archive V An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View V
Archive VI An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View VI
Archive VII An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View VII
Archive VIII An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View VIII
Archive IX An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View IX
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Archive XI An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View XI
Archive XII An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View XII
Archive XIII An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View XIII
Archive XIV An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View XIV
Archive XV An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet. View XV
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Telephone 07974 171 103 or 01782 636 588
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 51
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet.
Rare Antique Musical Cigar Box
Ref: SA1211985
An upright Victorian hexagonal musical cigar box featuring ebonised wood, burr walnut panels, glass inserts, an ornate brass top handle, and brass claw feet.
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Popular during the late nineteenth century, a musical cigar carousel is a mechanical table cabinet designed to hold cigars that plays music via an internal cylinder mechanism when opened.

These items were typically constructed from timbers such as burr walnut, rosewood, or ebonised wood, decorated with cast brass mounts, glass or mirrored panels, and fitted with steel music comb mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished cabinetmaking, period-correct brass hardware, original comb-driven musical movements, and natural wear consistent with nineteenth-century fabrication.

A musical cigar carousel functions as an accent piece when displayed on an executive office desk, sideboard top, or bookshelf within a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

Keep the wood surfaces clean using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoid over-winding the musical movement, and position the item away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking.
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